Jerk Chicken Wings

Baked to crispy perfection with all the bold flavors of jerk spice rub, these wings are unbeatable. Three ingredients and 10 minutes of prep are all you need to achieve chicken wing perfection!

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Caribbean

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 439kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2½-3 pounds (1-1.5k) chicken wings
1½-2 teaspoons (7-10g) salt
2-3 tablespoons (24-36g) jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

Instructions

About 15 minutes before ready to bake, preheat oven to 425℉ (220℃).
Wash chicken wings and, if time permits, let them dry out uncovered in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Optionally, cut off the tips and separate the drummettes and flats.
If short on time, pat wings dry with a paper or kitchen towel, then proceed with the next step.
Place the chicken in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and the jerk seasoning. Drizzle with optional oil, though it does help the spices stick and the skin to crisp up.
Line a baking pan with foil and then top it with a wire rack. Arrange chicken wings on top in a single layer.
Bake the chicken wings until cooked through and the skin is crispy, 45-50 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Take them out of the oven and serve immediately with your favorite chicken wing dipping sauce.

Notes

Drying these wings out in the fridge makes them extra crispy, but if you're in a hurry, just pat them dry with a paper or kitchen towel, then move on to the next step.
Don't skip the wire rack. It's how I get these oven-baked wings nice and crisp. While your chicken wings are baking, the fat will slowly drip down to the bottom of the baking pan. The foil makes for easy cleanup.
Use an instant-read meat thermometer for accuracy. If you're afraid of drying out these wings, use a meat thermometer to determine when they're ready. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉ (75℃).
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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